Rockland Fire Devours Church and Town Buildings
A massive blaze in Rockland Massachusetts on July 16 destroyed the Congregational Church, a schoolhouse, Poole stocking factory, police station, public library, and several business blocks. Firefighters from Abington Brockton South Weymouth and Whitman fought flames from early afternoon until about five o clock. Estimated loss nears 100000 with extensive insured claims across numerous properties and several unins ured damages including Loutz hardware and Fred Douglass residence. Water pressure and supply issues hampered efforts.
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Rockland
Mass
Kelley
Abington
Brockton
South Weymouth
Whitman
Congregational
Poole
H. D. Smith
J. H. Harper
H.S. Moulton
L. Rice
J.S. Smith
George F. Wheeler
D. Loutz
Underwood
C. CU. Poole
Harstaff
The
Selectmen
School Committee
Theublic Library
Chute
Fred Douglass
M. A. Daring
C. A. Townsend
Church Street
United
Weymouth
Congregational Church
Fitchburg
Quincey
Springfield
Sun
Holyoke
J. H. Harner
Moulton
J. L. Rice
J. S. Smith
Harstuff Post
F. S. Chute
M. A. Darling
Allen Merritt
Howard Wheeler
Forl River
J. D. Crowley
Damos Voisin
Third
Borden
Crowley
John D. Crowley
James Nugent
John Guinny
McMahon
Joe Libbey
Greene
Anawan
Union Streets
Gardner
Mannsfield
Pleasant Street
West Gardner
John R. Bunting
Mat Lacher
Bunting
Massachuetts General Hospital
Emery & Burt
Grattan Literary Association
Lynn
George S. Covell
Fayette Place
Daniel Connell
Weston
Mary Laker
New Britain
Conn
Anglo-American Electric Light Company
Kensington
Norwich
Timothy Sullivan
John Brull
Colchester
Patrick McCarthy
Gillett’s Hill
Valparaiso
Ind
John Hamlet
Pear
Disastrous Fall River Fire Threatens City
A blaze at J D Crowley's junk shop sparked widespread flames across tenement blocks and roofs, endangering churches and homes. Losses range from hundreds to thousands with total damage between 25000 and 30000, crews fought burning roofs and scattered burning debris as residents saved possessions.
Russell Declines Governor Bid Amid Liquor Debate
The Hon. John E. Russell returns from Europe and says he is not a gubernatorial candidate. He will back William E. Russell, criticizes liquor influence, and foresees chances in several congressional districts. He plans campaigning next fall and urges friends to expect a strong speech. General E. W. Hincks likewise declines the Secretary of State and Boston postmaster races due to family health and duties.
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John E. Russell
Greenfield
William E. Russell
William E
Democratic Party
Banks
Candler’s
Greendale
Morse
George Stearns
Rockwell
Washington
Tom Reed
Hill
Republican Party
United States
Reed
House
Senate
Mr. Russell
E. W. Hincks
Cambridge
Holton
Hincks
Boston
Literary News: New Works From Harper, Lothrop, and More
Harper & Bros announce Walter Besant's All Sorts and Conditions of Men as the next Franklin Square Library entry. Margaret Sidney continues Five Little Peppers Midway, with Abbie H. Fairfield compiling Starting Points for ambitious youths. Gustave Kobbe writes The Perils and Romance of Whaling for Century. Pierre Loti's Raraha translated by Clara Bell. Aztec Treasure House by Thomas A. Janvier issued with Remington illustrations.
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Walter Besant
Messrs
Harper & Bros
Franklin Square
Margaret Sidney
J. Lothrop Company
Abbie H. Fairfield
D. Lothrop Company
Gustave Kobbe
F. C. Sanford
Nantucket
Messrs. W.S. Gottsberger & Co
New York
Loti
Pierre Lot
Return of Ericsson Remains Ties Up Navy Rituals
Commander Snow orders the Essex to Brazil to fetch Captain Ericsson’s body. The Baltimore, returning from Bath, Me., will transport the casket to Marble Cemetery and to the vessel. A guard of honor, half mast flags, and processions by Rankin Post G A R Arethusa Lodge O F O are planned.
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A. S. Snow
Essex
Tracy
Ericsson
Brazil
Navy Yard
New York Times
Baltimore
Bath
Theody
Rankin Post
Naval Post
G. A. RE
Arethusa Lodge
Vandalism in Egypt Draws Complaints from Letter Writer
Miss Mary Brodrick reports widespread desecration of Egyptian monuments during travels from Halfa to Luxor. She cites soldiers carving names at Aboo Simbel, a fire near an Osiride statue, hack marks on Isis at Philae, color loss, and debris at tomb entrances. The pen photos point to a French inspector copying inscriptions at Philen and careless tourists leaving bottles and litter at El Kab. Karnak and Luxor suffer neglect and poor temple guardianship.
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Mary Brodrick
Re. J. Poynter
Egypt
Professor Sayce
Chester Say
Aboo Simbel
Halfa
Philo
Isis
Cook
El-Kab
Luxor
Karnak
Advance in binding twine hits Minneapolis market
A fire in Minneapolis yesterday destroyed 625 tons of binding twine, about seven-eighths of the local supply. The blaze will cause a sharp rise in price, estimated at 0.5 to 0.75 cents per pound, with broader impact expected across the country.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Twin Cities
Severe storms hit southeastern Minnesota causing widespread damage
Heavy storms swept southeastern Minnesota including Stillwater and Marine causing extensive property damage and downed wires. No loss of life was reported as crews assess the damage tonight in a rapid weather outbreak across the region.
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Minn
Minnesota
Stillwater
Marine
New Books and Critiques in 19th Century Review
A literary column surveys recent novels by James Payn and Annie Edwardes, Howells, Ross, and others, critiquing The Burnt Million, Pearl Powder, The Shadow of a Dream, and Stella's Shadow for their humor, character drawing, and style. It also reviews Stead on The Romish Church and Behrends on The Philosophy of Preaching, noting strengths, flaws, and editorial tone.
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James Payn
Josh Tremenhere
Roscoe
America
Payn
Annie Kdwardes
England
Waterloo
Middlesex
Liston
Philippa Harkness
Joan Carr
Miss Kawardes
Anne Page
Thomas Hardy
Douglas Faulkner
Nevil
Howells
Stella
New York
Harper & Bros
Annie Edwardes
Philadelphia
J.B. Lippincott Company
W.D. Howells
Albert Ross
G. W. Dillingham & Co
Mr. Stead
Rome
Vatican
Stead
Old Historic Church
William P. Stead
Cassell & Co
Oston
W. B. Clarke & Co
Yale
Brooks
Brooks and Dale
Storrs
Behrends
Balaam
Jonah
Dr. Behrends
Professor Huxley
Kalaam
Christ
A. J. F. Behrends
D.D
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Boston
de Wolfe, Fiske & Co
Price
Queen Victoria Drinks Whiskey Purity Endorsed by Doctors
The London World reports that Queen Victoria drinks whiskey diluted with water on the advice of Sir William Jenner to preserve vigor and longevity. The whiskey is said to come from her Salmoral estate and be absolutely pure, distilled on her grounds as a medicine.
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London
William Jenner
Salmoral
England
America
Boston
Suffolk
Marvin P. Robinson
James A. Fitzsimmons
Copartners
Robinson & Fitzsimmons
Court Square
Frederick LP. Knapp
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Literary News
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Sir
Samuel Prentis
Vermont
Ibramm Carleton
Mast Sandwich
Mewclous
Humphreys
Albany
U.S. Army
I.J
Manges
Humphreys’ Med. Co
Fulton St
Ae Neess
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
N.Y
Fates Facten
Peures
Avence News
Cole Proprietors
Trattery
5Th Ave
New York, U.S.A
Congress Street
Boston Stock Exchange
Crocker, Burbank & Co
Fitchburg, Mass
E. van Noorden & CO
Harrison Ave
Meads
Recorder Printing CO
L.meoln St
Sae Sone
Queen Victoria
Ommon Wealey
Massachucets
Jommonwreralth
Seassachitok
Tm Sureen
William L. Burger
Massachusetts
Commonwealth OF Massachuusk
TTS
Robert F. Sthalne
Gaid
Hutchinson
Pavia
Interal National Maritime Exhiblition
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John W. Walker
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Mildred R. Walker
Charlesetta Walker
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Life Insurance Co
Post Office Square
Agadte
Benj. F. Stevens
Jos. M. Gibbens
Ss. F. Trulle
WM. B. Turner
Wesleyan Academy
Wilbraham
New England
G. M. Steele
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Manchester
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Prime Bank
American National Bank OF Denver, Colg
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Address Guarantee Loan and Trust Co
Kansas City
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Bank
Denver, Colo
John Jeffries & Sons
Francis Henshaw & CO
Corner Exchange Trace
Ts First N, Bank
Salem
Old Colony Trust Co
Citizens’ Bank
Wichita
Kaw
Blackstone N, Bank
Hill Man
Great Falls Man
Falls Man's Co
Salmon Falls
Toledo
Oregon & IE
Utah Northern RR
Bur. & No. RR
Burl. & Mo. Rivers RR
Lake Champlain RR
Johnson Electric Supply Co
R. L. DA
Broke Exchange PL
Steam Gauge & Lantern Co
Syracuse
A. Ae
Wamsatta Mills
New Bedford
Leominster Nat. Bank
Leominster
Revere Beach & Lynn RR
Boston Towboat Co
Denver
Suffolk Nat
Metropolitan Nat. Bank
Boylston
Nat. Bank
Lewistonills Co
Lewiston
St. Louis
San Francisco
Ry. Co
Jutland RH
Prof. Phila
Wilmington & Batt
Connecticut River
Old Colony
McKay & Big
H. M. Asso
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RE. & Y. Fairbanks & Co
Elm Hill Association
Sunfolk Cordage Co
McMay & Big
Eliot Insurance Co
McKay & Lig
Boylston Insurance Consol
Orida Midland Ky. Co
Ablican Valley RR
Mtc
Houghton & Ontonagon RR
Iy State Gas Co
Iha Lumber & Planting Co
Vom
E Rock & Fort Smith RR
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
N. E
Savannah
North Side
Lewis Wharf
Cyrus L. Harris & CO
Doane Street
Jacob F. Haskell
George Morse & Co
Jacob M. Haskell
J. H., Conant & CO
Snow & CO
North Market St
Falton St
California Fruit
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Hungarian Copper Company
Aalas
C.H
Jackson
C. W
Pickering
Jones, George F
Lea
Irea
Rdi
Jeffery
Charles
Kimball
Henry
Keith
J. H
Tras Kimpton
Kendall
William Long
Harry V
Leach
K. C
Lodge
Joseph
Long
H. Y
McNamara
Owe
Mieusset
S. Merrill
Thomas Osborn
Francis
Oliver
A.J, Pitman
Platt
R.S
Reynolds
E. C.tenney
Whittemore
Easurer
City Notices
Cornett
Horace G. Allen
Board of Alpelary
WM. Power Wilson
Thomas N. Hart
Edwin A. Curtis
Cocnett
Board OF Aldermen
WM. Yower Wilson
Department For
Sac
Kress
Emage
Jones
Agor
Boson
Phomas N. Hart
Exper
New American Electrical Arc Light Co
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampsshire
F. Montague Slowpdon
Congress St
Beston
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